Assists with cleaning products, toiletries
, personal hygiene items.

Connect volunteers to volunteer opportunities


- Administers the Volunteer and Community Involvement Holiday Guide which allows local non profits to post their holiday needs, click here to view current listings

Serves as a clearinghouse of information on volunteerism in Lancaster County. Provides the following services:
- Administers Get Connected, a web-based volunteer matching application for individuals, nonprofit agencies and corporations
- Administers Corporate Volunteer Network
- Recruits volunteers for non-profit agencies
- Publishes bi-weekly newspaper column advocating volunteerism
- Promotes volunteer recognition
- Publishes directories listing volunteer opportunities
- Provides volunteer management assistance for agencies
- Administers the Student Volunteer Program which recruits and refers students to summer opportunities
- Recruits volunteers for educational entities, e.g. Service Learning, Book Challenge, H.O.S.T.S., etc.
- Works to connect individuals to Community Service sentence volunteer opportunities
- Serves as link to national organizations addressing volunteerism
- Administers the Holiday Giving Guide which allows local non profits to post their holiday needs, click here to view current listings
- Shoveling Squad - Click here to volunteer
Click here if you know of someone who needs help with snow removal

**NOTES**
Click here for Covid-19 volunteer opportunities

Matches individuals and groups with volunteer opportunities in the Lehigh Valley. Member agencies may access assistance in recruitment, placement, recognition, and training.

Works to connect individuals to Community Service sentence volunteer opportunities.

Customized workshops and consulting services are available to facilitate the implementation of a volunteer program or to enhance an existing program. Fees vary based on the nature/duration of the project.

Donation Connection-Program that matches member agencies to obtain non-monetary items. See website to view needed items and contacts by agency.

Administers Holiday Hope Chests which allows anyone in the community to fill a shoe box with age/gender appropriate items that are then distributed to non-profit agencies in the Lehigh Valley (exclusively) serving children, click here for information

Encourage donations for dress down days in companies--proceeds go to Puerto Rican evacuees

Recruit and mobilizes volunteers

The York County Food Bank collects, stores, & sends surplus food to approximately 130 food pantries, senior centers and other non-profit organizations for distribution to needy, ill, elderly, those in half-way houses, children, infants, and camp programs in York County. The Food Bank charges approximately 19 cents per pound to cover expenses. Food is not for resale, nor given directly to individuals except for very specific program.

Provides a variety of free services and programs to meet the needs of their clients and the community.
Services include:

- Free pregnancy tests

- Free ultrasound exams

- Pregnancy options education

- Pregnancy, parenting, adoption and abortion education

- Pregnancy and fetal development information

- Support services, including pregnancy and parenting classes
- Parenting Education Program

- Adoption support and referrals

- Abortion pill reversal information and referral

- Adoption, abortion and pregnancy education

- Emergency material assistance including baby clothing, formula, baby wipes, car seats and diapers

- Post abortion support

- Sexual health and relationship education

- Referrals for housing and medical assistance

- STI testing is coming soon


Click here for a calendar of class dates and times


All services are free and confidential.

The Abington Police Athletic League (PAL), a non-profit community organization formed in 2001, seeks to prevent juvenile crime and violence while encouraging personal growth among our young people. PAL centers, staffed by APD and community volunteers, offer structured, personal guidance in a safe, friendly environment. PAL offers a wide range of physical and intellectual activities that address the needs of Abington's youth. Providing positive adult role models is a critical component of our PAL efforts. In Abington, law enforcement officers and community volunteers work with young people to encourage positive development as members of the local community. While Abington PAL is sponsored through the Abington Township Police Department, PAL receives no direct funding. As such, PAL is dependent on volunteer support from community-minded individuals, business leaders, corporations and foundations.

Due to covid-19 directives, this office is currently closed to the public for in-person appointments. Most programming is virtual (via ZOOM).

The Meals on Wheels program is in effect.
We will resume normal operations when directed to do so. Updated information will be posted to the PA2-1-1 website and social media platforms. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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Groups of senior volunteers collaborating to monitor the water quality in Adams County. Volunteers may conduct monthly chemical testing of samples from area streams. Habitat assessments of aquatic insects occur twice each year.

Due to covid-19 directives, this office is currently closed to the public for in-person appointments. Most programming is virtual (via ZOOM).
Delivery of meals to regular meals on wheels consumers is continuing.

We will resume normal operations when directed to do so. Updated information will be posted to the PA2-1-1 website and social media platforms. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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ACOFA provides a wide range of services to Adams County residents age 60+. These services are aimed at keeping older people in their own homes and community for as long as possible and/or practical. Services include adult day care, care management, senior centers, home delivered meals, assessment personal care, and volunteer opportunities.

Due to covid-19 directives, this office is currently closed to the public for in-person appointments. Delivery of meals to regular meals on wheels consumers is continuing with frozen meals.

We will resume normal operations when directed to do so. Updated information will be posted to the PA2-1-1 website and social media platforms. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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A wide range of services designed to work with our valued older adult citizens. Our goal is those 60 years and older thrive in the home environment best suited to their needs. Assessment of need is done through our office and we work with volunteers and subcontractors to deliver appropriate service.

Home Delivered Meals A meal is provided to functionally disabled, home-bound or convalescent people age 60+.

• Personal Care Service Provides personal grooming help - bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting and transferring.
  
• Respite CareProgram designed to provide relief to the primary caregiver. Eligibility and hours will be determined in the assessment process.
  
• Chore Service Minor home repair may be possible when safety and necessary upkeep is required.
  
• Lifeline Alert Services Personal response system to help people live independently. 24 hour monitoring.
  
• Protective Services Reports of abuse can be made by calling 717-334-9296 or 800-548-3240 24 hours a day.

The Adult Literacy Program (ALP), operates out of the Kennett Library.

The program provides English as a Second Language (ESL)and adult literacy instruction in day classes, evening classes, and via technology. A unique component is the one-to-one volunteer tutoring. Tutors provide ESL help as well as preparation for testing for American citizenship and General Equivalency Diploma. Please call the ALP office to request a tutor's help, or to become a volunteer tutor.

After-The-Bell provides a supervised after-school program of recreational, social and academic skill-developing activities for Kennett Middle School students.

Alice Paul House provides services to victims/survivors of domestic violence; sexual assault; other serious crimes; and juvenile offenders. Services include: 24-hour crisis hotline, 24-hour on-call advocacy, 24-hour safe emergency shelter, safety planning, legal advocacy, protection from abuse order assistance, sexual violence protection order assistance, protection from intimidation order assistance, medical advocacy, medical compensation assistance program, individual & group trauma focused empowerment counseling, prevention education programs, and education/community awareness programs.

Offers adults the various types of volunteer experience within the hospital. Two $500 scholarships are awarded to volunteers from local schools

Offers free pregnancy testing and free ultrasound scans. Offers options education, STD education, and birth control education. Offers proof of pregnancy for WIC and the state medical card. The material aid program offers parenting classes and material assistance for children 4 and under and expectant parents. Parents or guardians can attend the classes once a week and earn "Mommy Money" to spend in our store on donated items such as diapers, wipes, baby clothes, baby furniture, etc.

Rely on volunteers to fulfill their mission. Disaster volunteers are needed to respond to emergencies to help local families 24/7 and to help during national disasters across the country. Volunteers are also needed to provide disaster education programs to the community. No prior skills are required.

Red Cross volunteers touch lives every day. They are as diverse as the people receiving Red Cross services. It takes all kinds of men and women to make this organization work - different ages, different backgrounds, and different skills. Every Red Cross volunteer undergoes an on-boarding process that includes a background check, orientation, and training. The American Red Cross has volunteer opportunities to match all skill sets and interest areas. When you become a Red Cross volunteer, you make a difference in the lives of others. You can learn more about Red Cross volunteer opportunities by visiting redcross.org/volunteer.

Red Cross volunteers touch lives every day. They are as diverse as the people receiving Red Cross services. It takes all kinds of men and women to make this organization work - different ages, different backgrounds, and different skills. Every Red Cross volunteer undergoes an on-boarding process that includes a background check, orientation, and training. The American Red Cross has volunteer opportunities to match all skill sets and interest areas. When you become a Red Cross volunteer, you make a difference in the lives of others. You can learn more about Red Cross volunteer opportunities by visiting redcross.org/volunteer.

K9 Action Team has specially trained handlers (psychological first aid, incident command, etc) and canines trained and tested for crisis response work. Agencies call upon HOPE AACR teams to provide comfort and support to people affected by disasters. Scientific evidence has shown animals are a positive factor in helping people cope with traumatic events. HOPE AACR teams are educated to be effective and professional while working in stressful, unpredictable environments.

K9 Action Team is prepared to lend assistance to relief organizations by sending Certified Animal-Assisted Crisis Response Teams where you need them most. Stress Management and Compassion Fatigue are important considerations when deciding how to take care of staff members. K9 Action Team can help provide needed relief for your staff. Interacting with calm, well-mannered dogs is known to help decrease heart rate, lower blood pressure, and allows people to de-stress in a simple, yet effective way.

K9 Action Team is prepared to lend assistance to First Response Agencies by sending Certified Animal-Assisted Crisis Response Teams where you need them most. Their response teams help to calm people affected by a crisis situation. The calming nature of their dogs help to redirect people while first responders can secure the scene. Their teams have served in many capacities over the past few years. Here's a few examples of how K9 Action Team can assist your agency:
Types of Incidents:

• Death Notifications
• School Incidents
• Suicides
• Accidental Deaths
• Structure Fires
• Wild Fire Base Camps
• Line of Duty Deaths
• Multi-Casualty Incidents

K9 Action Team is prepared to lend assistance to schools and school districts, hospitals, pastoral services, and other community institutions when their services would be beneficial soon after a traumatic event. Their certified handlers, partnered with their canines, have been specially trained to provide comfort and support to people who have experienced a recent crisis, disaster, or difficult loss. We frequently partner with mental health professionals and counselors in response to a crisis.
Here are some situations in which K9 Action Team can help:
Schools:

• Shootings
• Fatal accidents of students or staff
• Aftermath of violent or disruptive events
• Student, staff, or parent illness related deaths
• Any traumatic incident that affects student body
• School counselor responses

Recruits and trains volunteers for community service

A volunteer led organization. Provide orientation and training. Opportunities in disaster relief, services to the Armed Forces, Public Affairs, Speakers Bureau, Receptionists, Blood Services, Fund Development and Information Fairs.

As of 03/20/2020 and until further notice, due to COVID-19, American Red Cross offices are closed. Open for Blood drives only (if site is an applicable location). All staff and volunteers are working from home.

Message from American Red Cross:
Disaster Services:
- Disaster Services Our response to emergencies in the community will continue. We are operating by practicing social distancing. All volunteers have been supplied with PPE (personal protective equipment). Casework is being conducted remotely by our team of volunteers. We are working on a plan to be able to respond to emergencies remotely.

Service to Armed Forces:
- Operating remotely for emergency messaging and casework.

VA Hospital volunteer activities suspended, per VA hospital guidance.

Blood Services: As blood drives are cancelled due to coronavirus concerns, the American Red Cross strongly urges healthy individuals to give blood to help patients in need. Through March 19, about 3,300 PA drives have been cancelled resulting in 9,300 fewer blood donations in PA
- We understand why people may be hesitant to come out for a blood drive, but want to reassure the public that we are taking additional precautions to ensure the safety of our donors and staff:
- We are checking the temperature of staff and donors before entering a drive to make sure they are healthy.
- We have hand sanitizer for use before entering the drive, as well as throughout the donation process.
- We are spacing beds, where possible, to follow social distancing practices between blood donors

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Individuals who have been diagnosed with a mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders who are specially trained to assist their Peers to gain control over their lives and empower them to not feel limited by their illness

Helps abandoned, abused and neglected animals. Educates the public to spay and neuter, to spread awareness on pet adoption and to inspire others to become animal advocates.

NOTE
Operating on a modified schedule Monday, Wednesday, riday, 1:30pm to 4:30pm. Continuting to provide to-go meals for members 11:45am to 1:00pm.

A social/recreational club for adults recovering from mental illness. Provides friendship, recreational options and gentle, unobtrusive professional guidance to adults with serious mental illness. Drop-in-Center. Lunch is provided
Activities offered include:
- Crafts
- Games, pool, table tennis
- Field trips
- Guest speakers
- Entertainment (television, movies, music)
An evening meal is provided for a minimal fee.

Provides end of life care to patients and families. Hospice services are for patients who have a prognosis of six months or less, should their disease follow its normal course. Also provides personal care, caregiver support, and volunteer services.

The Book Barn has about 65,000 used books for adults and children available for sale. All proceeds fund community services. This program also donates books free of charge to teachers, school students in the area, as well as libraries and active military service members overseas. Donations of used books and magazines are welcome.

Train volunteers to provide advocacy in court for abused and/or neglected children that will lead to placement in safe, permanent, nurturing homes.

One-to-one youth mentoring programs: Professionally screened and trained volunteers provide guidance, mentoring, and friendship to children. Programs help children become more confident, make healthy decisions, and achieve their fullest potential in life.

One-to-one youth mentoring programs: Professionally screened and trained volunteers provide guidance, mentoring, and friendship to children. Programs help children become more confident, make healthy decisions, and achieve their fullest potential in life.

One-to-one youth mentoring programs: Professionally screened and trained volunteers provide guidance, mentoring, and friendship to children. Programs help children become more confident, make healthy decisions, and achieve their fullest potential in life.

A group mentoring program for teens ages 13 and older who are already a part of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Designed to teach adult-life skills and help teens prepare for the decisions they will need to make after high school graduation. Meets once a month. It is run by teens.

A group mentoring program which provides immediate mentoring services to youth upon acceptance to the agency, while the Little awaits a One-To-One match.

Children 7 to 16 years-of-age are matched with caring friends (adults, college students or high school students) for one-to-one mentoring relationships. Provides volunteers with consultation and training on mentoring.

Bigs in Blue Program: law enforcement mentoring in the schools during lunch /recess.

Research has consistently demonstrated that LGBTQ youth are at higher risks in a number of areas that impede healthy and safe development. Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Independence Region are partnering with local schools to support our LGBTQ youth by recruiting safe, responsible, and compassionate LGBTQ Volunteers to be group mentors to high school Gender and Sexuality Alliances – a safe/brave space for queer and questioning youth. Volunteers attend regular after-school meetings for 12 months and work to help their mentees achieve their goals and realize their full potential.

Community-based mentoring program: Traditional youth mentoring program for children ages 6 to 13 years old, who are primarily from a single parent home. "Bigs" and "Littles" enjoy one-to-one outings and activities in the community. Youth who are enrolled in the program before age 13, may stay in the program until they are 18 years of age.

SMART Program: The school-based mentoring program SMART stands for Students and Mentors Achieving Results Together. The high school or college mentors in the program help their Littles do their homework, read stories, play games, eat snacks, and be a positive role-model and friend. The elementary students and mentors are paired one-on-one to get to know each other and to build a positive relationship.

For a list of participating schools, contact Donna at 717-843-0051.

Special Mentoring Programs: Includes African American mentoring, Hispanic mentoring, Native American mentoring and a mentoring program for children with parents in the military.

Amachi Program: A special mentoring program for children with a parent who is incarcerated.

Provides a mentoring experience to youth - volunteer Big Brothers, Big Sisters, provide friendship, guidance, support, encouragement in social, educational and cultural experiences.

Volunteer organization that rehabilitates injured or orphaned injured and orphaned herons, egrets and bitterns and releases them back into the wild. Group operates with permits from the Pa Game Commission and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife. Currently only accepting less common, delicate and state-endangered species of birds.

Run a Summer Reading Program.

Volunteer Opportunties: Looking for volunteers and help to assist 100+ registered kids with their reading and educational activities.

Volunteer opportunities for individuals interested in working as a library assistant.

Volunteering available to those willing to donate their time to perform various duties at the library as assigned by staff.

Volunteer opportunities for individuals interested in working as a library assistant.

Volunteer opportunities for individuals interested in working as a library assistant.

Volunteer opportunities to work with the Advocacy Program.

Provides food for many people each month, every Monday and Thursday between 9:30 and 11:00 AM in the old school building.

Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge is a 100% volunteer run, no-kill animal refuge. Animals come to Blue Chip Farm in many ways. Blue Chip Farms does not euthanize animals as a solution for population control. We believe there is a more humane way to deal with the growing problems of improper pet care and unwanted animals through public education, spay/neuter, and adoption.

Offers scouting opportunities for boys, young men and women on five different levels:

- Tiger Cubs: A one-year, family-centered program for first grade boys and one or more adult family members. True to its motto: "Search, discover, share," this program stresses fun activities and strengthening family bonds while helping children build confidence and self-esteem.

- Cub Scouts: A family-centered program for boys in second through fifth grade. This program capitalizes on a boy's natural interests which fosters self-esteem and teaches cooperation and the meaning of healthy competition through sports, games, crafts, skill building, recognition, camping and fun.

- Scouts BSA: A troop and patrol-centered program for boys and girls in sixth grade through senior high school. This program builds self-esteem, resourcefulness, and leadership skills through a blend of outdoor experiences, educational and instructional skills, recognition, value building and fun.

- Varsity Scouts: For boys 14-17 years of age. A modification of traditional Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting has five program fields of emphasis: advancement, high adventure, personal development, community service and special events. Organization is built around the team concept

- Exploring: A unique and flexible co-ed program for young men and women, 14 through 20 years of age. Its aim is to help youth make intelligent decisions about their future by giving them in-depth exposure to a variety of careers. Participate in exciting, adult-style, social, outdoor and community activities


Additional programs include:

- Summer day and resident camp experiences providing campcraft and handicraft skills, nature programs and fellowship.

- High Adventure Programs are made available to boys, ages 13 and older, to such places as the Florida Keys, Rocky Mountains, and New Mexico

- Participation in National and International Jamborees


Programs are held in local communities, as well as at the J. Edward Mack and Bashore Scout Reservations.

Classroom and after school teachers, homeschool educators, day-care providers and more - take advantage of Briar Bush's resources and multiple-visit contracts to enrich and enhance your own lessons and your students' learning!

The Bridge Weekly Empowerment Sessions are a unique place of support and offer positive lifestyle enrichment for teens 13 and older. They differ from other programs in that they are not crisis-oriented. The sessions are peer driven with youth leaders facilitating. It is a group for youth, facilitated by youth.

Empowerment Sessions are open to all area youth, aged 13 and older, (no geographic restrictions) and supportive adults. The sessions are held Tuesday evenings inside the Lourdes Medical Center.

For information about Workshops or Trainings, visit our web site or call for information.

Our community programs are designed to meet the specific needs of Schools, Churches, Community Agencies, Parent Groups, Businesses, Health Practitioners, and Law Enforcement. Topics include: Team Building, Communication Skills, Conflict Management, Character Education, and Leadership Training, to name a few.

By partnering with Boyscouts, Eagle Scouts, Girl Scouts, and local non-profits, youth are given opportunities to engage in community service and receive assistance in attaining their personal goals. Local, city, and state government officials as well as other community service professionals help youth to learn the importance of being involved in their community

A weekend backpack program for our elementary students. Those students who are in the program receive a bag of food on Fridays that provides meals and snacks for the weekend.

BFF invites individuals, corporations, and community groups to volunteer in helping sort and send supplies to developing countries

Offers individuals of all ages rewarding opportunities to help in our Senior Community Centers, and to serve as Home-Delivered Meal Drivers, Friendly Visitors, Telephone Reassurance Volunteers, Volunteer Ombudsmen, Foster Grandparents, Prime Time Health Program Leaders and APPRISE counselors.

Organized and trained community volunteers, like those with the BC-MRC, can supplement the efforts of the full-time emergency response personnel, providing much needed additional aid during an emergency.

BuildaBridge Community provides arts-integrated intervention and education to children and families in underserved communities. In collaboration with local schools, community centers, transitional homes, and religious congregations, BuildaBridge Community delivers life skills training, artistic educational experiences, and therapeutic intervention through art-making in music, drama, dance, creative writing, and the visual arts.

Spreads awareness of fire and burn safety and prevention through a wide range of educational programs. Also develops awareness programs for the general public, as well as for specific populations, such as emergency services personnel and professional caregivers.

Provides health and social services to families and emphasizes the development of four core values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Includes independent living classes for older adults, child care, and a variety of heath and fitness resources.

Food Pantry. Pick up of food only during Hours of Operation. No delivery. Always seeking volunteers in stocking and distribution of food to those in need.

Provides services which include information and referral/assistance, outreach, case/care management, escort, transportation, homemaker/chore, personal care, home repair and rehabilitation, home delivered meals, congregate meals, adult day care, elder abuse prevention, nursing home ombudsman, legal assistance, employment and training, health promotion and disease prevention and senior centers as well as services that support caregivers including respite care, counseling and education programs. AAAs may provide a number of other services in situations where local service provider options are limited.

Hospice Program provides several caring hospice services for terminally ill and seriously ill patients.

Services Include:
- Pain management
- Assistance with personal care
- Coping
- Psycho-social needs
- Complementary therapies
- Assistance with activities of daily living
- Comfort
- Nursing care
- Bereavement services
- Volunteer help

Trains community members to become Court Appointed Special Advocates who will speak up for the best interest of abused and neglected children in the Courts of Washington County.

Advocates for the best interests of neglected and abused children involved in dependency court proceedings to ensure that they are in safe, permanent homes as soon as possible and that their needs are met while they are in foster care.

Provides court appointed volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children to make sure they donâ??t get lost in the legal and social service system or in inappropriate group or foster homes. Volunteers stay with each case until it is closed and the child is placed in a safe, permanent home.

Volunteer Opportunties available. Must be 21 years of age and complete the application on website.

Casa San Jose is a community resource center that advocates for and empowers Latinos by promoting integration and self-sufficiency.
It provides social services to the growing population of Latino immigrants in and out of Allegheny County. Provides aid to Latino families based on their individual needs and youth tutoring and mentoring.

The Parish Outreach/Lay Leadership program emphasizes leadership development through a ministry of volunteer services. Volunteer opportunities are available in most program areas. Call for information.

NOTE: as of April 1, 2020 Due to COVID-19, this service is currently OPEN and using a ZERO CONTACT PICK UP PROCESS. Please, maintain all social distancing guidelines.

We will resume normal operations when directed to do so. Updated information will be posted to the PA2-1-1 website and social media platforms. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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Emergency food and clothing distribution.
Other Services
In addition to Food, we offer:
•Personal care items such as
toothpaste, soap, and diapers
•Take-one-leave-one lending library
•Birthday kits for children
•Nutrition classes
•SNAP Referrals
•Emergency food for those in
desperate need

Catholic Harvest Food Pantry welcomes donations: Non perishable food. Hygiene Supplies (toothpaste, baby food & diapers). Monetary Donations.

Through the generous donations from the community and in conjunction with the United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots program, this Christmas program helps provide toys to children in need within the community. Sponsored by Catholic Social Services & Friends of the Poor.


Registration for this program is required. 2020 Registration will be an on line registration at agency website - https://www.dioceseofscranton.org/ - Monday, November 16th till Friday, November 20th.
Along with toy, applicant can also note if child needs a clothing item or jacket.
Distribution will be via a drive thru pick up with pre-packaged bags. (Date and location to be announced.)

Provides a free, hot, nutritious take-out meal daily. Staff and volunteers strive to be of assistance to others and serve with a spirit of compassion, respect and dignity.
Lunch is served daily (including holidays) from 11:00 am to 12:30pm.

No-kill shelter provides a safe and healthy environment for animals. Services include adoptions, a foster program, and a low-cost spay/neuter program.

Volunteer opportunities are available -- volunteers, age 12-17, must be accompanied by a parent. Donations of animal care items and pet food are accepted anytime.

Offers an extensive life-long learning curriculum, a vibrant arts and humanities program, a rewarding intergenerational program and a wide array of trip opportunities and evidence-based health promotion and wellness programs, including an on-site fitness center. Center programs also offer diverse groups of people opportunities to connect and to better understand each other.

The Senior Companion Program links volunteer companions with older adults who need assistance in order to remain in their homes. The Senior Companion’s goal is to increase socialization and decrease isolation in older adults by doing mutually enjoyed activities in the home. The Senior Companion Program is administered by the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging.

Organized to solicit surplus food from local industry and effectively distribute these foods through a network of community organizations including food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters.

Also provides SNAP outreach services, facilitating client eligibility screenings and COMPASS applications.

Central Pennsylvania Food Bank is a certified affiliate of Feeding America, our nation's largest charitable food distribution organization including more than 200 regional food banks and more than 65,000 local food distribution agencies.

Trains adults to become tutors of other adults who want to improve basic skills.

Day, evening and Saturday sessions are available. Services are provided by appointment only.

Assists with filing basic tax returns at no cost. Also assist with Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) claims. Service is available to those families and individuals having $57,000 or less in total earned income per year.

Volunteers needed. Free training. If interested, call 570-644-6575.

Assists with filing basic tax returns at no cost. Also assist with Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) claims. Service is available to those families and individuals having $57,000 or less in total earned income per year.

Assists with filing basic tax returns at no cost. Also assist with Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) claims. Service is available to those families and individuals having $50,000 or less in total earned income per year.

Volunteers needed. Free training. If interested, call 570-644-6575.


Volunteers needed. Free training. If interested, call 570-644-6575

Volunteer Oppertunities

Volunteer Oppertunities

Volunteer services provides information on the Youthful Offenders Program and community service opportunities.

volunteer placement referrals in Centre County

Serves people seeking clothing, furniture and other items.

Also, looking for volunteers to help on distribution days as well as looking for someone to help pick up furniture.

Provides emergency food, food cupboards, discount food purchase programs, and free or low-cost hot meals.

The BackPack Program is providing kindergarten children food so they don't have to skip meals over the weekend or face two days without food. On Fridays during the school year, the Food Bank delivers the backpacks to several local elementary schools in the county. Volunteers and teachers distribute the packs to children.

The Chester County Health Department is actively recruiting dedicated medical professionals and non-medical volunteers to join the MRC team.

1 to 72-hour short-term respite care for children ages: birth through six years old.

• Temporary day respite care (pre-scheduled or emergency basis).
  
• 24-hour hotline for families in crisis.
  
• Prevention of child abuse and neglect as well as to provide a safe and nurturing environment to children and their families through respite, support, education, and counseling services.
  
  CASSD: Helping children and their families build stronger, healthier lives through compassionate and professional services.

Reach Out and Read (ROR) is a national pediatric early literacy program. The mission of Reach Out and Read is to make literacy promotion a standard part of pediatric primary care, so that children grow up with books and a love of reading. Reach Out and Read trains doctors and nurses to advise parents about the importance of reading aloud and to give new books to children at pediatric well visits (check-ups) from 6 months to 5 years of age, with a special focus on children growing up in poverty. By building on the unique relationship between parents and medical providers, Reach Out and Read helps families and communities encourage early literacy skills so children enter school prepared for success in reading.

Reach Out and Read (ROR) is a national pediatric early literacy program. The mission of Reach Out and Read is to make literacy promotion a standard part of pediatric primary care, so that children grow up with books and a love of reading. Reach Out and Read trains doctors and nurses to advise parents about the importance of reading aloud and to give new books to children at pediatric well visits (check-ups) from 6 months to 5 years of age, with a special focus on children growing up in poverty. By building on the unique relationship between parents and medical providers, Reach Out and Read helps families and communities encourage early literacy skills so children enter school prepared for success in reading.

Reach Out and Read (ROR) is a national pediatric early literacy program. The mission of Reach Out and Read is to make literacy promotion a standard part of pediatric primary care, so that children grow up with books and a love of reading. Reach Out and Read trains doctors and nurses to advise parents about the importance of reading aloud and to give new books to children at pediatric well visits (check-ups) from 6 months to 5 years of age, with a special focus on children growing up in poverty. By building on the unique relationship between parents and medical providers, Reach Out and Read helps families and communities encourage early literacy skills so children enter school prepared for success in reading.

Reach Out and Read (ROR) is a national pediatric early literacy program. The mission of Reach Out and Read is to make literacy promotion a standard part of pediatric primary care, so that children grow up with books and a love of reading. Reach Out and Read trains doctors and nurses to advise parents about the importance of reading aloud and to give new books to children at pediatric well visits (check-ups) from 6 months to 5 years of age, with a special focus on children growing up in poverty. By building on the unique relationship between parents and medical providers, Reach Out and Read helps families and communities encourage early literacy skills so children enter school prepared for success in reading.

Reach Out and Read (ROR) is a national pediatric early literacy program. The mission of Reach Out and Read is to make literacy promotion a standard part of pediatric primary care, so that children grow up with books and a love of reading. Reach Out and Read trains doctors and nurses to advise parents about the importance of reading aloud and to give new books to children at pediatric well visits (check-ups) from 6 months to 5 years of age, with a special focus on children growing up in poverty. By building on the unique relationship between parents and medical providers, Reach Out and Read helps families and communities encourage early literacy skills so children enter school prepared for success in reading.

Reach Out and Read (ROR) is a national pediatric early literacy program. The mission of Reach Out and Read is to make literacy promotion a standard part of pediatric primary care, so that children grow up with books and a love of reading. Reach Out and Read trains doctors and nurses to advise parents about the importance of reading aloud and to give new books to children at pediatric well visits (check-ups) from 6 months to 5 years of age, with a special focus on children growing up in poverty. By building on the unique relationship between parents and medical providers, Reach Out and Read helps families and communities encourage early literacy skills so children enter school prepared for success in reading.

Opportunities for individuals who would like to help at the Christ ChurchFood Pantry.

Provides academic tutoring for youth from peers and adult mentors. Tutor volunteer opportunities for youth in grades 9-12, college students, or other adults.

Provides a free Christmas meal, usually the day of Christmas for senior citizens 55+ (no children). Reservations required by December 17, 2020.

Use this service for Coordinated Entry in Cameron or Elk Counties for General or Domestic Violence Assessment for Homelesness or housing crisis.

Current inmates, probationers and parolees, and juvenile delinquents are given the opportunity to learn new skills through art-based community services.

Community Engagement Projects include:
- Painting murals
- Planting gardens
- Creating playspaces
- Renovating schools
- Refurbishing community centers
- Engaging community members, helping share the power of service

Benevolent Auxiliary of the US Air Force.
Click here to find a local squadron

Services include:
Search and Rescue
- Civil Air Patrol volunteers conduct more than 90% of all search and rescue missions assigned by the US Air Force saving an average of 150 lives each year.
- Civil Air Patrol participates in Disaster Relief operations along with FEMA, PEMA, Red Cross, Coast Guard, local first responders and more.
- Members receive training in wilderness survival, first aid, field transportation and communications.
- Civil Air Patrol has the largest civilian single-engine aircraft fleet in the world.

Cadet Program (age 12 through 20)
- Cadets learn leadership, character development and aviation subjects.
- Cadets participate in Search and Rescue training and missions.
- Orientation flights are offered to each cadet.
- National and international special activities include pilot (powered, glider and balloon) training, leadership schools and exchanges.
- Qualifying cadets receive promotions on enlistment in the Air Force.

Aerospace Education
- STEM training kits for teachers.
- State, Regional and National training and competition.
- Speakers Bureau.

The Clinton County SPCA is made up of staff members, board members, and volunteer workers who are committed to caring for the needs of lost, hurt, or unwanted animals and to educating present and future pet owners on the responsibility of owning a pet. The shelter takes in stray or lost animals at no charge and accepts pet animals for a surrender fee. Once the animals are signed over to the shelter the staff takes on the responsibility of finding loving new homes or the owner of those animals that have been lost.

Volunteer Opportunities Welcomed

Colonial Neighborhood Council operates "The Well", a thrift store offering a wide selection of household items and clothing for adults and children. They provide emergency aid and referrals to help individuals and families who are facing short-term emergencies. Experienced Council staff members make referrals to appropriate community service agencies & help individuals in their contact with those agencies. CNC also runs the Meals on Wheels program, with volunteers delivering daily meals to homebound clients.

VITA program enables lower-income individuals and families to receive help preparing Federal, State and Local income taxes forms at no cost.
In 2021 CEO will be operating the VITA Program as a virtual site where clients can drop-off their tax documents and pick-up completed tax returns when done. Only face-to face contact with clients will be the person verifying identity, eligibilty, and making certain all tax documents, forms, and signatures are in the drop-off packet. - only complete packets will be accepted.

VITA Volunteers needed - For volunteer information call, VITA Coordinator/Administrator (570)826-0510 x272

*COVID-19 UPDATES" - *Call ahead to make sure the pantry hours have not changed during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Many pantries are operating differently to keep people safe!**
If you cannot locate a pantry near you - please call CEO's main office for a pantry referral: 570-826-0510 or 800-822-0359.
Locate area food pantries https://www.ceopeoplehelpingpeople.org/find_a_food_pantry

Volunteers pack food for people in need at the former Walmart building 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. and Saturdays. Anyone interested in volunteering is asked to sign up online at https://doodle.com/ poll/iaw6dtxeqz8a7sgm. People can donate online at https://www. ceopeoplehelpingpeople. org/makeadonation or by sending a check to the Commission on Economic Opportunity, 186 Amber Lane, WilkesBarre, PA 18702.
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The Regional Food Bank distributes food supplies to charitable organizations feeding the needy throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. These include food pantries, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, group homes for the disabled, day care centers, children's camps and senior citizens programs.
Donations and Volunteers welcomed.

Food Bank is closed month of November as CEO is providing Thanksgiving Food Baskets or home delivered Thanksgiving Dinners - apply at CEO WB.

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Click here for Coronavirus Information

Provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence and their children including:
- Emergency shelter
- 24-hour telephone hotline
- Crisis-oriented counseling, both on-site and off-site (by request to victims in rural Lancaster County)
- Individual and group counseling for victims
- A free, limited, on-site health clinic operated by a licensed Nurse Practitioner (available to residents and their dependent children)
- Domestic Violence Legal Clinic (DVLC), located at 35 East Orange Street Lancaster, which provides legal assistance to victims of domestic violence
- Bridge Housing Program, a 10 apartment transitional facility for former shelter residents, providing additional housing for up to 12 months.
- Community Education: Presentations and training in the area of domestic violence are provided to agencies, schools, business, church and civic groups. Topics covered include: domestic violence, dating violence, healthy relationships, self esteem and workplace violence
- Support groups: For victims who have experienced abuse (physical, emotional, mental) in an intimate relationship. Victims have an opportunity to share their stories and learn from each other in a supportive and confidential environment.
- Volunteers: Hold an extensive 40-hour volunteer training program for persons wishing to assist the shelter in its work with victims of domestic violence.

Staff and volunteers provides presentations on domestic violence to the general public; elementary, junior and senior high school programs; and offers community training to social services agencies.

In-home Support Services, Provides transportation and home delivered holiday meals to clients.

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COORDINATED ENTRY SYSTEM WALK-IN SITE: is the Cumberland County's approach to organizing and providing housing services for people experiencing homelessness. Access to the system can be gain through 211 system or through a walk in site.

Offering SHOWERS - Monday through Friday from 9am to 12pm. There is a sign up sheet out front, and then admitted into the building into lobby to wait for the shower time. Coffee also being served while waiting.

Please, be aware that as our service stands in the gap to serve our most vulnerable population, our need for donations and volunteers has increased. Consider visiting our website to see how your help may be best used. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Safe spaces during the work week where elementary students can continue their online education at a host site in their local community with support from adult volunteers when staying at home isn't feasible and going to school isn't an option.

Currently accepting volunteers: Teachers, Student Teachers and Community Members.

CLC provides free adult basic literacy, pre-GED, GED, English language classes and citizenship preparation classes in various locations throughout Philadelphia. Additional services include tutoring and Pearson Vue testing.

Housing Assistance Programs
- Love Homes - Donated homes that their ministry has used to place the displaced. Special criteria must be met to receive some help with shelter.
- The Fuller Center Housing Partnership - Homeownership and rehab program that repairs and renovate existing house stock.
Volunteer opportunties: Licensed contractors and experienced builders - electricians, plumbers, carpenters, roofers, mason, etc.

Program is a subsidized, National Service Program for low to moderate income adults age 55 and over. Participants are placed in classroom settings throughout the county, where they tutor special and/or exceptional needs children one-on-one for 15 to 20 hours per week.

Makes technology available to people most in need through refurbished equipment, computer literacy resources, training, and support

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Click here for updates on services due to the pandemic



Provides the following items (when available):

- clothing for men, women, children and infants

- shoes and coats

- socks and new underwear

- baby blankets and layettes

- Bibles (English/Spanish)



Intake Procedure:
Referral by Social Service agency, school social worker or counselor physician or church. Call and leave message with the following information:

- Name and work telephone of referring agency

- Name and address of person being referred

- Gender and date of birth of those being referred

- Name of person calling

Calls will be returned and appointments set up by time and date. Families may access the clothing bank quarterly, in emergency call for information. Call prior to repeat visit to make appointment.

Nursing Care includes:
- Short-term rehab stay as well as long-term skilled nursing
- Pain Management
- Wound Care
- Post-operative care
- Medication management
- Hospice services
- IV Therapy
- Tracheostomy care

Additional Services include:
- Alzheimer's Unit
- Ventilator Unit
- Physicians available on a daily basis and on call 24 hours/day
- Dentist, optometrist and podiatrist available weekly
- Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and respiratory therapy

Volunteers are used extensively in many capacities including crafts and activities, reading mail, clerical work and bus trips.

Provides volunteer opportunities for members of the community to develop gardening skills and teach children about assisting those in need. Produce is given to the CCDC Food Pantry for local families in need

Open Doors is comprised of both ESL English as a Second Language and SSL Spanish as a Second Language programs. ESL serves the Spanish Community in our local area, teaching them to speak the English language. SSL teaches Spanish as a second language to the English speaking community. The classes are taught by a group of volunteers. We also provide child care for each session. The children are also being taught during their sessions. There are two full sessions each year and a short summer session for sharing.